[C320-list] #851 - was pedestal cover

[Irving Grunes]

#851 was bought new in 2001.  The owner then converted it to a four partner
LLC.
His parents were born in Scotland, and he named the boat Isle of Wight.
It has never had any other name. The original owner still owns one of the
1/4 shares.
Irv Grunes #851



On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 10:30 PM, Allan S Field <allan.field at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Irv - Was 851 Painkiller in a previous life?
>
> Allan S. Field
> Sent from my Treo PDA.
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From:  "Irving Grunes" <igrunes at gmail.com>
> Subj:  Re: [C320-list] pedestal cover
> Date:  Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:05 pm
> Size:  2K
> To:  C320-List at catalina320.com
>
> On 2001 #851 we replaced the velcro with a zipper and it works very well.
> Our velcro lost its stickiness and wouldn't secure properly
> Irv Grunes #851
>
> On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 11:41 AM, Robert E. Sloat <resloat at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> > When you get the new cover make sure the fabricator adds a strap at the
> > lower part of the cover to attach it to the pedestal.  If the zipper or
> > Velcro fastener becomes detached during high winds, the strap will keep
> > the
> > cover from taking a swim.
> >
> > I have a 2003 C320 with OEM pedestal cover that has a Velcro strip to
> > close
> > the cover.  The cover is fairly tight as long as the Velcro stays
> > connected.
> > If the Velcro becomes detached, the cover would be history.  One of the
> > first things I did after commissioning was to sew in a nylon strap at
> the
> > bottom of the cover which positively attaches each side of the cover
> under
> > the pedestal.  This helps keep the Velcro connected and if that breaks
> > loose
> > the cover cannot leave the boat.
> >
> > While you are at it, rig up a short rope to wrap around the furling
> genoa
> > when at the slip so the genoa doesn't also unwrap in high winds and
> cause
> > havoc and possible damage to your boat or a neighbor's.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Koen Bennebroek" <koen.bennebroek at gmail.com>
> > To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 5:57 PM
> > Subject: [C320-list] pedestal cover
> >
> >
> > > With the recent storms in the bay area, our pedestal cover seems to
> have
> > > flown off the boat. This was a velcro version.
> > > I guess there are new covers with zippers on the market, I found this
> > one
> > > for instance:
> > > http://shop.trailersailor.com/detail.htm?fno=20&group=144
> > >
> > > I was wondering if it matters what year your Catalina is? Ours is
> 1995.
> > I
> > > believe the newer versions have different pedestals?
> > > I could also go to a local canvas shop and get one custom made. Does
> > > Catalina sell these directly?
> > > Any other recommended shops?
> > >
> > > Thanks for any input!
> > >
> > > -Ellen & Koen
> >
> >
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